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Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax, judge rules

What happened

A federal judge struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an unlawful tax. This removes a significant barrier to importing skilled foreign workers, potentially easing the talent shortage for US semiconductor manufacturing.

Impact and signal

Medium impactImpact score: 45/100

Affected components and suppliers

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Source and time

Source: SCMP Technology · 6/8/2026 · View original source

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Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax, judge rules

What happened

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

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